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... ...6 Buttons and lights 8 Paper trays ...11 Photo/envelope feeder 13 Print cartridges ...15 Ink-backup mode 16 Automatic paper-type sensor 17 Quiet mode ...17 4 Connect to the printer 18 USB ...18 Wired Ethernet networking 19 Bluetooth wireless printing 34 5 Print photos...38 Print ...borderless photos 38 Print photos with a border 40 HP Real Life technologies 42 Photo print cartridge 42 Maximum dpi ...43 Advanced color settings 44 Color management 44 Gray ...
... ...6 Buttons and lights 8 Paper trays ...11 Photo/envelope feeder 13 Print cartridges ...15 Ink-backup mode 16 Automatic paper-type sensor 17 Quiet mode ...17 4 Connect to the printer 18 USB ...18 Wired Ethernet networking 19 Bluetooth wireless printing 34 5 Print photos...38 Print ...borderless photos 38 Print photos with a border 40 HP Real Life technologies 42 Photo print cartridge 42 Maximum dpi ...43 Advanced color settings 44 Color management 44 Gray ...
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...feature 87 Align the print cartridges 87 Calibrate color ...88 Automatically clean print cartridges 88 Print a test page 88 View estimated ink levels 88 Maintain the printer body 89 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 89 Manually clean...Printer Toolbox ...91 11 Troubleshooting 93 Ethernet problems 93 Printer does not print 95 Paper jam ...96 Paper problems ...98 Paper mismatch ...99 Printer is stalled ...99 Print cartridge problems 100 Photos do not print correctly 102 PictBridge problems 104 Bluetooth printing problems 105 Banners do not print correctly 107 2 HP Deskjet 6940...
...feature 87 Align the print cartridges 87 Calibrate color ...88 Automatically clean print cartridges 88 Print a test page 88 View estimated ink levels 88 Maintain the printer body 89 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 89 Manually clean...Printer Toolbox ...91 11 Troubleshooting 93 Ethernet problems 93 Printer does not print 95 Paper jam ...96 Paper problems ...98 Paper mismatch ...99 Printer is stalled ...99 Print cartridge problems 100 Photos do not print correctly 102 PictBridge problems 104 Bluetooth printing problems 105 Banners do not print correctly 107 2 HP Deskjet 6940...
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...ink-backup mode to optimize print quality for various papers. ● Quiet mode: Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing, as when a baby is equipped with several exciting features: ● Built-in vivid colors... and load small media from most Bluetooth devices to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. User's guide 5 HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in...Print Accessory with HP Real Life technologies. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 2 Special features Congratulations!
...ink-backup mode to optimize print quality for various papers. ● Quiet mode: Use the Quiet mode feature when you require quieter printing, as when a baby is equipped with several exciting features: ● Built-in vivid colors... and load small media from most Bluetooth devices to expand the printer's paper-handling capability. User's guide 5 HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in...Print Accessory with HP Real Life technologies. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 2 Special features Congratulations!
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Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Paper trays 3 Photo/envelope feeder 4 Front USB port 6 HP Deskjet 6940 series 3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Photo/envelope feeder ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor ● Quiet mode For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page.
Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Paper trays 3 Photo/envelope feeder 4 Front USB port 6 HP Deskjet 6940 series 3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Photo/envelope feeder ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor ● Quiet mode For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page.
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The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge. - That...
The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed on ink. - The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid 10 HP Deskjet 6940 series The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge. - That...
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... ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series
... ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. 16 HP Deskjet 6940 series
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Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that media. To activate Quiet mode, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then click Quiet Printing. Quiet...that are in the office. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see Select a paper type. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to start printing, and automatic optimal print quality on plain, photo, brochure and other high-quality papers. For ...
Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in the printer, and then selects optimal print settings for documents that media. To activate Quiet mode, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then click Quiet Printing. Quiet...that are in the office. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see Select a paper type. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to start printing, and automatic optimal print quality on plain, photo, brochure and other high-quality papers. For ...
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...the browser's address box to its network connection, you can configure on the Bluetooth tab of router used. (continued) ● Check estimated ink levels in the browser's address box. Also, if the computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need to use it...powered on and connected to reconnect. Configure Bluetooth settings on a network printer The following table describes the Bluetooth settings you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that use the new settings to the...
...the browser's address box to its network connection, you can configure on the Bluetooth tab of router used. (continued) ● Check estimated ink levels in the browser's address box. Also, if the computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need to use it...powered on and connected to reconnect. Configure Bluetooth settings on a network printer The following table describes the Bluetooth settings you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that use the new settings to the...
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...which you want to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Prepare to a 210 x 594 mm (8.5 x 23.4 inch) ... Photo Paper to the edges of paper sizes-from the In tray. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series For large photos, raise the Out tray. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use the photo/envelope feeder. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using is turned on....
...which you want to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Prepare to a 210 x 594 mm (8.5 x 23.4 inch) ... Photo Paper to the edges of paper sizes-from the In tray. 38 HP Deskjet 6940 series For large photos, raise the Out tray. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use the photo/envelope feeder. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using is turned on....
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... turned on . 2. Place the envelopes in ink-backup mode. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 6. Brochures Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in the In tray, as possible. Verify that you want , and then click OK. ...-width guide all paper from the In tray. 3. Print 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 54 HP Deskjet 6940 series Place brochure paper in a software program and assign the brochure size. Chapter 7 To print multiple...
... turned on . 2. Place the envelopes in ink-backup mode. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 6. Brochures Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in the In tray, as possible. Verify that you want , and then click OK. ...-width guide all paper from the In tray. 3. Print 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 54 HP Deskjet 6940 series Place brochure paper in a software program and assign the brochure size. Chapter 7 To print multiple...
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.../economical printing: 1. drop-down list, click Fast/economical printing. 68 HP Deskjet 6940 series Enhance the quality of paper. ● Print a two-sided document either automatically or manually. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Printing shortcuts.... ● Create print task quick sets for documents that you often print. ● Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. ● Set the order that you want to print.
.../economical printing: 1. drop-down list, click Fast/economical printing. 68 HP Deskjet 6940 series Enhance the quality of paper. ● Print a two-sided document either automatically or manually. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Printing shortcuts.... ● Create print task quick sets for documents that you often print. ● Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. ● Set the order that you want to print.
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...Fast normal: Prints more quickly than Normal mode and at the fastest printing speed while using the least amount of disk space. Click the Color tab. 4. Click one of the following options in the Print quality drop-down list, click one of the following: - Best: Provides ... Fast draft: Prints at a higher print quality than Best and requires a large amount of ink. - This is the appropriate setting for photos and other print settings that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing, but requires longer to print ...
...Fast normal: Prints more quickly than Normal mode and at the fastest printing speed while using the least amount of disk space. Click the Color tab. 4. Click one of the following options in the Print quality drop-down list, click one of the following: - Best: Provides ... Fast draft: Prints at a higher print quality than Best and requires a large amount of ink. - This is the appropriate setting for photos and other print settings that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing, but requires longer to print ...
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...with a tablet binding: 1. Note Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides check box. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. If a two-sided printing accessory is printed. Click the Finishing tab. 3. When the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the ...a book binding: 1. In the Print on an unsupported paper type, use manual two-sided printing. Tablet binding Follow these steps to the printer or you want for the two-sided document, and then follow the steps for that binding: Book binding Tablet binding Note Book binding is ...
...with a tablet binding: 1. Note Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides check box. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. If a two-sided printing accessory is printed. Click the Finishing tab. 3. When the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the ...a book binding: 1. In the Print on an unsupported paper type, use manual two-sided printing. Tablet binding Follow these steps to the printer or you want for the two-sided document, and then follow the steps for that binding: Book binding Tablet binding Note Book binding is ...
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... Flip pages up . 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series drop-down list, click Manually. 5. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 6. Select the Automatic check box. 5. Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the paper is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Print a two-sided...optional two-sided printing accessory is printed. When the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is not only economical, but environmentally conscious as well. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the What do ?...
... Flip pages up . 76 HP Deskjet 6940 series drop-down list, click Manually. 5. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 6. Select the Automatic check box. 5. Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the paper is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Print a two-sided...optional two-sided printing accessory is printed. When the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is not only economical, but environmentally conscious as well. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the What do ?...
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... click the left mouse button. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series Use the printer software, also known as the Printing Preferences dialog box. What's This? Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that you are using. Open the Printer Properties dialog box Follow these steps to learn more...
... click the left mouse button. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 82 HP Deskjet 6940 series Use the printer software, also known as the Printing Preferences dialog box. What's This? Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that you are using. Open the Printer Properties dialog box Follow these steps to learn more...
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... for your system at this again check box in the lower-left corner of the printer software installed, a software update is displayed. 3. The HP Software Update window is displayed in the HP Software Update window. - If you previously chose not to ensure you print, follow these...Ink Status Window check box. 4. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs, click HP, and then click HP Software Update. Follow the onscreen instructions. Click Next. Make sure you print, select the Do not show the Ink Status window but now want the Ink Status window to HP's Web site for printer...
... for your system at this again check box in the lower-left corner of the printer software installed, a software update is displayed. 3. The HP Software Update window is displayed in the HP Software Update window. - If you previously chose not to ensure you print, follow these...Ink Status Window check box. 4. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs, click HP, and then click HP Software Update. Follow the onscreen instructions. Click Next. Make sure you print, select the Do not show the Ink Status window but now want the Ink Status window to HP's Web site for printer...
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... in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 84 HP Deskjet 6940 series Note To easily identify the correct side of the cradle in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge. You can find the selection number in the left side of... Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain...
... in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 84 HP Deskjet 6940 series Note To easily identify the correct side of the cradle in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge. You can find the selection number in the left side of... Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain...
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...until the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the printer and is turned on. 2. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed.... User's guide 85 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog ...
...until the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the printer and is turned on. 2. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed.... User's guide 85 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog ...
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... the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 86 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 10 6. Do not remove the copper strips. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Remove the replacement print cartridge from...
... the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. 86 HP Deskjet 6940 series Chapter 10 6. Do not remove the copper strips. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Remove the replacement print cartridge from...
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... dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 88 HP Deskjet 6940 series Before performing a color calibration, align the print cartridges, and then reprint the photo. Verify that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are installed in the printer. 3. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to view the estimated...
... dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 88 HP Deskjet 6940 series Before performing a color calibration, align the print cartridges, and then reprint the photo. Verify that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are installed in the printer. 3. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to view the estimated...